Good Morning World and thanks for tuning in to the penultimate post day here on Planet Magnet. After this post there will be only one more and that won’t be for a couple of weeks as I tell the story of my walk along Britain’s oldest Road.
That means this is post number 499!
Quite an incredible feat but one that I suppose I am quite proud to have achieved.
I have always said that I would share my life with you guys for the next 499 posts, after which I would walk the Ridgeway for the Charity HENRY and make my 500th and final post about that very walk.
It is hard to consider the person I was when I started out on the journey. Some people don’t even recognise me as I have changed so much physically, others don’t recognise me because I have changed so much mentally.
Regardless of which is more significant I think we must all agree that since my surgery and subsequent life change, this person…
With My Mum!
Is no longer anything like this person….
If we consider way back when I started this little blog after advice to do so, I was incredibly unfit, unhappy, lonely, I was letting life pass me by and I was disengaged.
No more though.
What a difference 18mths and the help and support of medical professionals and all of you guys here on Word Press who come to read my words every day. Some of you read quietly and fly under the radar and some of you read and comment and encourage. Regardless of which camp you fall into, I appreciate you all so very very much and I thank you all very much from the bottom of my heart.
You guys have made the incredible challenge of 499 posts a possibility and I am so happy that I have completed what I set out to do I think all I need do now is wish myself Bon Voyage, Bon Chance and Bon Temps for the next week of walking. You will be able to follow my updates on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram…..
So until I write and publish the story of my walk, I shall leave you with these words from T.S Elliots Little Gidding (pointed TO me by Osyth from Half Baked in Paradise but here mixed up by ME) and hopefully they will sum up all I have been trying to say…
“To make an end is to make a beginning so always remember last years thoughts belong to last years language whereas next years words await another voice”
So ’till the last time,
Stay out of the fridge.
P.S. Don’t forget to follow this link and donate to my just giving page.
Thank you for sharing your journey to a healthy lifestyle! You are amazing, Cameron. Enjoy your walking, and make a lot of memories 🙂
Hugs, David
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I shall David and thank you for ALL of the positivity. 🙂
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All the very best, Cameron. You have every reason to be proud of yourself. Wishing you the kindest weather and the gentlest paths, wonderful sights, peaceful nights and memories to treasure.
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Thanks Susie. I am looking forward to seeing all of the sights for sure so getting a little excited now….!
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Wow, a complete transformation. Enjoy the walk and stay out of the fridge! 🙂
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I shall attempt to Peggy 🙂
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Though I have not followed from the very beginning, I am fortunate to have found your blog and spend the past couple of months to get to know you Cameron. I look forward to your future journey and wish all the best for your future. Good luck on your walk, I will look forward to the Tweets along the way. Hope your day, weekend and the rest of your life is a happy one! 🙂
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Amazing changes in every way dear Cameron! I am so impressed, inspired and in awwe of all that you have done Cameron! I know this walk will be a huge challenge but you will walk with grace and pride! Yeah! xxx
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Reblogged this on lynz real cooking and commented:
So proud of our friend Cameron!
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Thanks Lynz….
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Your lovely mom must be so proud of the work you’ve put into regaining your health back and what an incredible lot you have accomplished 🙂
Have a great walk Cameron , we’ll be “walking” right beside you 🙂
Turtle Hugs
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She is and thanks Turtle, I can feel all of you walking with me, however, I do wish you would stop trying to trip me up!!
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Ah! Glad to see your sense of humour is walking with you too 😉
Bet the beautiful countryside you’ve been walking through (as per your Twitter updates) helps a bit 🙂
Turtle Hugs
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It certainly does!
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Good luck with the walk Cameron and thank you for sharing your journey with us. I look forward to the 500th post and to any new blog after that. Now come on everyone………if you haven’t yet donated to Cameron’s huge effort……DONATE NOW.
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Thanks Peter. And thanks for the donation shout out….. 🙂
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Have a FANTASTIC walk, will be with you on Instagram and facebook…..much happiness and peace to upcoming week….XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXkat
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Keep on checking in Kat…
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count on that…!!!
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You are a new person. Reborn and better than ever. Thank you for sharing your journey. Anxious read about your walk. Best of luck my friend.
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Thanks Chimp. I am certainly anxious too so here’s hoping the two of us cancel it out!!
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lol
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What an amazing transformation. ….and it’s only the beginning!! Stay healthy and happy. Please let Archie know I wish him well on your upcoming walk. You’re a good man; now go and become a great man!!
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Thanks Jonathan, unfortunately Archie hasn’t made any of the ;egs so far, we have unfortunately deemed it all a little too far for him. However friday should see him donning his walking paws and joining me for the last 9 miles….
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Whoa, Cameron – who’s that slim, good looking Dude?? You are looking fantastic my friend. I feel a little tearful about just one more post…but do understand about moving onwards and upwards.
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All will be well. The new blog will allow me to write as and when I want to and as long as you have a good picture of me, why not show it around to all of the good looking, sexy and eligible ladies you know….. After all, Cameron may have a little time on his hands and be prepared to travel…..
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As soon as I find an eligible lady who is not crazy, I will show her your lovely photo… 🙂
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What am I like! Apologies!!
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What are you apologizing for? I am serious, my radar is out for a Mrs. Cameron. I really do know lots of crazy people who I am not related to… 🙂
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Holy moly Mrs Kerry!! I’d better watch out….!
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LOL!
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Friend, I can honestly say I will miss you quite a bit! Your posts light up my mornings. Your positivity is such an inspiration. YOU are an inspiration. Wow. Not only are you looking damn good, you are a healthier, stronger you. Congrats on everything and I can’t wait to hear about your walk! Good luck and ENJOY!
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Thanks Katie.
I hope I can do it justice so please stay tuned as I know not how long it will take to write something worthy of the last 3 days…!
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I can’t wait to hear!!
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Well maybe a couple of weeks please… 😉
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OK…😉
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Tremendous accomplishes.
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Thanks!
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Cameron, you are awesome ! All the very best for the walk. Will be thinking of you and look forward to your future posts. 🙂
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Thanks Lynne 🙂 That makes it all worthwhile 🙂
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Cameron, you are incredible! Thank you for sharing your journey with us… your honesty, recipes, stories, and passion are an inspiration. I’ll miss seeing WBFM posts in my reader, but hope to find you posting somewhere else in cyberspace. Good luck and enjoy the walk. Hugs to you and Archie!
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I shall soon replace myself, have no fear and thank you for your kind words….!
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You have inspired many along the way now, it IS the time for the final chapter and the new book to begin. I’m very glad you enjoyed the Elliot. He has helped me through many phases in my own life. I’m proud to know you. that is all 🙂
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I am so glad that all of my ramblings caught your attention and then held it. I am proud to call you friend and value your opinion. The Elliot was the perfect way to end the daily blog so I thank you for that also….
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He had a way with words old Thomas Stearns! It’s been nothing but a pleasure and I’m so glad Jane introduced us when she did 🙂
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Moi aussi….
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Great work! Enjoy the walk. It’ll be amazing.
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So far so good…
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I’ve been happy to be here for the journey – and looking forward to the 500th post!
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A couple of weeks yet but building nicely now….
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I felt incredibly saddened while reading this post but encouraged by your story Cameron. Congratulations on your 499th post, what a remarkable achievement. Thank you for taking us with you on your journey.
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Don’t feel sad Steph, it is simply a phase and the rebirth of the chrysalis taking shape….
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Yeah I know what you mean and I also know it will pass as you begin this new phase.
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Thats the way 🙂
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Cameron, such an incredible transformation and kudos to you 🙂
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Thanks for saying so.
I have still got a long way to go so it means a lot when people noticed what I have achieved so far…..
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Fantastic achievements,Cameron, in both your life and fitness and in reaching 499 blog posts. To post every day, takes some doing. I can only congratulate you on the changes you’ve made. Just comparing those two photos should make you very proud of yourself. I don’t think the’ former you’ would have given the walks you’re about to do a further thought. Well done!
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The former me would have only dreamed about doing some of the things I now do. I am happier and healthier than I have been in years.
Thanks Millie 🙂
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Your photos prove that to us all. I’m really impressed by the way you’ve turned your life around. Great things ahead! 🙂
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I hope so Millie 🙂
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Good luck with all your new ventures, whatever they may be.
Not that luck has anything to do with it. As you will now know, we all make our own luck and you have taken one of life’s biggest obstacles by the horns and mastered it.
I am quite inspired. Oh, by the way, are you having to beat off potential suitors with a stick these days?
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Thanks Gill and I wish I was having to beat the suitors away but no, I am still as lonely as the big old bear I once was.
I dream of meeting someone but it never happens.
Anyway, glad you are inspired and stay tuned for the new ventures…. 🙂
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Just so you know I miss your post…..kat
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Thanks Kat! I shall be back but boy am I enjoying the downtime 🙂
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Best of luck Cameron. We are going to keep in touch for sure. I am so proud of you. You have accomplished so very much. What a journey … what is the next? Keep us tuned in … I send you so much love. X
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Reblogged this on Tiffany Belle Harper.
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Just dropping in to see how you’re going?
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All good thanks.
Life is totally crazy busy at present so am having to delay my write up of my walk until I get a few days once I have completed a major renovation project.
Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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